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Design and Development of Aircraft Systems.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Aerospace SeriesPublisher: Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2020Copyright date: �2020Edition: 3rd edDescription: 1 online resource (398 pages)Content type:
  • text
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  • computer
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  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781119611554
Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Design and Development of Aircraft SystemsOnline resources:
Contents:
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Series Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Glossary of Terms -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 General -- 1.2 Systems Development -- 1.3 Skills -- 1.4 Human Aspects -- 1.4.1 Introduction -- 1.4.2 Design Considerations -- 1.4.3 Legislation -- 1.4.4 Summary of Legal Threats -- 1.4.5 Conclusions -- 1.5 Overview -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 2 The Aircraft Systems -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Definitions -- 2.3 Everyday Examples of Systems -- 2.4 Aircraft Systems of Interest -- 2.4.1 Airframe Systems -- 2.4.2 Vehicle Systems -- 2.4.3 Interface Characteristics of Vehicle Systems -- 2.4.4 Avionics Systems -- 2.4.5 Interface Characteristics of Vehicle and Avionics Systems -- 2.4.5.1 Vehicle Systems -- 2.4.5.2 Avionics Systems -- 2.4.6 Mission Systems -- 2.4.7 Interface Characteristics of Mission Systems -- 2.5 Ground Systems -- 2.6 Generic System Definition -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 3 The Design and Development Process -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Definitions -- 3.3 The Product Lifecycle -- 3.4 Concept Phase -- 3.4.1 Engineering Process -- 3.4.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.5 Definition Phase -- 3.5.1 Engineering Process -- 3.5.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.6 Design Phase -- 3.6.1 Engineering Process -- 3.6.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.7 Build Phase -- 3.7.1 Engineering Process -- 3.7.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.8 Test Phase -- 3.8.1 Engineering Process -- 3.8.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.9 Operate Phase -- 3.9.1 Engineering Process -- 3.9.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.10 Disposal or Retirement Phase -- 3.10.1 Engineering Process -- 3.10.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.11 Refurbishment Phase -- 3.11.1 Engineering Process -- 3.11.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.12 Whole Lifecycle Tasks -- 3.13 Summary -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading.
Chapter 4 Design Drivers -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Design Drivers in the Business Environment -- 4.2.1 Customer -- 4.2.2 Market and Competition -- 4.2.3 Capacity -- 4.2.4 Financial Issues -- 4.2.5 Defence Policy -- 4.2.6 Leisure and Business Interests -- 4.2.7 Politics -- 4.2.8 Technology -- 4.2.9 Global Economy -- 4.3 Design Drivers in the Project Environment -- 4.3.1 Standards and Regulations -- 4.3.2 Availability -- 4.3.3 Cost -- 4.3.4 Programme -- 4.3.5 Performance -- 4.3.6 Skills and Resources -- 4.3.7 Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues -- 4.3.8 Risk -- 4.4 Design Drivers in the Product Environment -- 4.4.1 Functional Performance -- 4.4.2 Human-Machine Interface -- 4.4.3 Crew and Passengers -- 4.4.4 Stores and Cargo -- 4.4.5 Structure -- 4.4.6 Safety -- 4.4.7 Quality -- 4.4.8 Environmental Conditions -- 4.5 Design Drivers in the Product Operating Environment -- 4.5.1 Heat -- 4.5.2 Noise -- 4.5.3 RF Radiation -- 4.5.4 Solar Energy -- 4.5.5 Altitude -- 4.5.6 Temperature -- 4.5.7 Contaminants, and Destructive and Hazardous Substances -- 4.5.8 Lightning -- 4.5.9 Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Contamination -- 4.5.10 Vibration -- 4.5.11 Shock -- 4.6 Interfaces with the Sub-system Environment -- 4.6.1 Physical Interfaces -- 4.6.2 Power Interfaces -- 4.6.3 Data Communication Interfaces -- 4.6.4 Input/Output Interfaces -- 4.6.5 Status/Discrete Data -- 4.7 Obsolescence -- 4.7.1 Introduction -- 4.7.2 The Threat of Obsolescence in the Product Lifecycle -- 4.7.2.1 Requirements Specification -- 4.7.2.2 People -- 4.7.2.3 Regulations -- 4.7.2.4 Design, Development, and Manufacture -- 4.7.2.5 The Supply Chain -- 4.7.3 Managing Obsolescence -- 4.8 Ageing Aircraft -- 4.8.1 Introduction -- 4.8.2 Some Examples -- 4.8.3 Systems Issues -- 4.8.4 Certification Issues -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 5 System Architectures.
5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Definitions -- 5.3 System Architectures -- 5.3.1 Vehicle Systems -- 5.3.2 Avionic Systems -- 5.3.3 Mission Systems -- 5.3.4 Cabin Systems -- 5.3.5 Data Bus -- 5.4 Architecture Modelling and Trade-off -- 5.5 Example of a Developing Architecture -- 5.6 Evolution of Avionics Architectures -- 5.6.1 Distributed Analogue Architecture -- 5.6.2 Distributed Digital Architecture -- 5.6.3 Federated Digital Architecture -- 5.6.4 Integrated Modular Architecture -- 5.7 Example Architectures -- 5.7.1 Example 1: System Architecture -- 5.7.2 Example 2: Flight Control System -- 5.7.3 Example 3: Radar System -- 5.7.4 Example 4: Vehicle Systems Management -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 6 System Integration -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Definitions -- 6.3 Examples of System Integration -- 6.3.1 Integration at the Component Level -- 6.3.2 Integration at the System Level -- 6.3.3 Integration at the Process Level -- 6.3.4 Integration at the Functional Level -- 6.3.5 Integration at the Information Level -- 6.3.6 Integration at the Prime Contractor Level -- 6.3.7 Integration Arising from Emergent Properties -- 6.3.8 Further Examples of Integrated Systems -- 6.3.8.1 The Airframe -- 6.3.8.2 Propulsion -- 6.3.8.3 Air Systems -- 6.4 System Integration Skills -- 6.5 Management of System Integration -- 6.5.1 Major Activities -- 6.5.2 Major Milestones -- 6.5.3 Decomposition and Definition Process -- 6.5.4 Integration and Verification Process -- 6.5.5 Component Engineering -- 6.6 Highly Integrated Systems -- 6.6.1 Integration of Primary Flight Control Systems -- 6.7 Discussion -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 7 Verification of System Requirements -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Gathering Qualification Evidence in the Lifecycle -- 7.3 Test Methods -- 7.3.1 Inspection of Design -- 7.3.2 Calculation -- 7.3.3 Analogy.
7.3.4 Modelling and Simulation -- 7.3.4.1 Modelling Techniques -- 7.3.5 Test Rigs -- 7.3.6 Environmental Testing -- 7.3.7 Integration Test Rigs -- 7.3.8 Aircraft Ground Testing -- 7.3.9 Flight Test -- 7.3.10 Trials -- 7.3.11 Operational Test -- 7.3.12 Demonstrations -- 7.4 An Example Using a Radar System -- 7.5 Summary -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 8 Practical Considerations -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Stakeholders -- 8.2.1 Identification of Stakeholders -- 8.2.2 Classification of Stakeholders -- 8.3 Communications -- 8.3.1 The Nature of Communication -- 8.3.2 Examples of Organisation Communication Media -- 8.3.2.1 Mechanisms for Generating Information -- 8.3.2.2 Unauthorised Access -- 8.3.2.3 Data Storage and Access -- 8.3.2.4 Data Discipline -- 8.3.3 The Cost of Poor Communication -- 8.3.4 A Lesson Learned -- 8.4 Giving and Receiving Criticism -- 8.4.1 The Need for Criticism in the Design Process -- 8.4.2 The Nature of Criticism -- 8.4.3 Behaviours Associated with Criticism -- 8.4.4 Conclusions -- 8.5 Supplier Relationships -- 8.6 Engineering Judgement -- 8.7 Complexity -- 8.8 Emergent Properties -- 8.9 Aircraft Wiring and Connectors -- 8.9.1 Aircraft Wiring -- 8.9.2 Aircraft Breaks -- 8.9.3 Wiring Bundle Definition -- 8.9.4 Wiring Routing -- 8.9.5 Wiring Sizing -- 8.9.6 Aircraft Electrical Signal Types -- 8.9.7 Electrical Segregation -- 8.9.8 The Nature of Aircraft Wiring and Connectors -- 8.9.9 Use of Twisted Pairs and Quads -- 8.10 Bonding and Grounding -- Exercise -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 9 Configuration Control -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Configuration Control Process -- 9.3 A Simple Portrayal of a System -- 9.4 Varying System Configurations -- 9.4.1 System Configuration A -- 9.4.2 System Configuration B -- 9.4.3 System Configuration C -- 9.5 Forwards and Backwards Compatibility.
9.5.1 Forwards Compatibility -- 9.5.2 Backwards Compatibility -- 9.6 Factors Affecting Compatibility -- 9.6.1 Hardware -- 9.6.2 Software -- 9.6.3 Wiring -- 9.7 System Evolution -- 9.8 Configuration Control -- 9.8.1 Airbus A380 Example -- 9.9 Interface Control -- 9.9.1 Interface Control Document -- 9.9.2 Aircraft-level Data Bus Data -- 9.9.3 System Internal Data Bus Data -- 9.9.4 Internal System Input/Output Data -- 9.9.5 Fuel Component Interfaces -- 9.10 Control of Day-to-Day Documents -- Exercise -- Chapter 10 Aircraft System Examples -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Design Considerations -- 10.3 Safety and Economic Considerations -- 10.4 Failure Severity Categorisation -- 10.5 Design Assurance Levels -- 10.6 Redundancy -- 10.6.1 Architecture Options -- 10.6.1.1 Simplex Architecture -- 10.6.1.2 Duplex Architecture -- 10.6.1.3 Dual/Dual Architecture -- 10.6.1.4 Triplex Architecture -- 10.6.1.5 Quadruplex Architecture -- 10.6.2 System Examples -- 10.6.2.1 Major Systems Event -- 10.6.2.2 Flight Critical Event -- 10.7 Integration of Aircraft Systems -- 10.7.1 Engine Control System -- 10.7.2 Flight Control System -- 10.7.3 Attitude Measurement System -- 10.7.4 Air Data System -- 10.7.5 Electrical Power System -- 10.7.6 Hydraulic Power System -- 10.8 Integration of Avionics Systems -- References -- Chapter 11 Integration and Complexity: The Potential Impact on Flight Safety -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Integration -- 11.3 Complexity -- 11.4 Automation -- 11.5 Impact on Flight Safety Discussion -- 11.6 Single-pilot Operations -- 11.7 Postscript: Chaos Discussion -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 12 Key Characteristics of Aircraft Systems -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Aircraft Systems -- 12.3 Avionics Systems -- 12.4 Mission Systems -- 12.5 Sizing and Scoping Systems -- 12.6 Analysis of the Fuel Penalties of Aircraft Systems.
12.6.1 Introduction.
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Series Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Glossary of Terms -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 General -- 1.2 Systems Development -- 1.3 Skills -- 1.4 Human Aspects -- 1.4.1 Introduction -- 1.4.2 Design Considerations -- 1.4.3 Legislation -- 1.4.4 Summary of Legal Threats -- 1.4.5 Conclusions -- 1.5 Overview -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 2 The Aircraft Systems -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Definitions -- 2.3 Everyday Examples of Systems -- 2.4 Aircraft Systems of Interest -- 2.4.1 Airframe Systems -- 2.4.2 Vehicle Systems -- 2.4.3 Interface Characteristics of Vehicle Systems -- 2.4.4 Avionics Systems -- 2.4.5 Interface Characteristics of Vehicle and Avionics Systems -- 2.4.5.1 Vehicle Systems -- 2.4.5.2 Avionics Systems -- 2.4.6 Mission Systems -- 2.4.7 Interface Characteristics of Mission Systems -- 2.5 Ground Systems -- 2.6 Generic System Definition -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 3 The Design and Development Process -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Definitions -- 3.3 The Product Lifecycle -- 3.4 Concept Phase -- 3.4.1 Engineering Process -- 3.4.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.5 Definition Phase -- 3.5.1 Engineering Process -- 3.5.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.6 Design Phase -- 3.6.1 Engineering Process -- 3.6.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.7 Build Phase -- 3.7.1 Engineering Process -- 3.7.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.8 Test Phase -- 3.8.1 Engineering Process -- 3.8.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.9 Operate Phase -- 3.9.1 Engineering Process -- 3.9.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.10 Disposal or Retirement Phase -- 3.10.1 Engineering Process -- 3.10.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.11 Refurbishment Phase -- 3.11.1 Engineering Process -- 3.11.2 Engineering Skills -- 3.12 Whole Lifecycle Tasks -- 3.13 Summary -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading.

Chapter 4 Design Drivers -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Design Drivers in the Business Environment -- 4.2.1 Customer -- 4.2.2 Market and Competition -- 4.2.3 Capacity -- 4.2.4 Financial Issues -- 4.2.5 Defence Policy -- 4.2.6 Leisure and Business Interests -- 4.2.7 Politics -- 4.2.8 Technology -- 4.2.9 Global Economy -- 4.3 Design Drivers in the Project Environment -- 4.3.1 Standards and Regulations -- 4.3.2 Availability -- 4.3.3 Cost -- 4.3.4 Programme -- 4.3.5 Performance -- 4.3.6 Skills and Resources -- 4.3.7 Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues -- 4.3.8 Risk -- 4.4 Design Drivers in the Product Environment -- 4.4.1 Functional Performance -- 4.4.2 Human-Machine Interface -- 4.4.3 Crew and Passengers -- 4.4.4 Stores and Cargo -- 4.4.5 Structure -- 4.4.6 Safety -- 4.4.7 Quality -- 4.4.8 Environmental Conditions -- 4.5 Design Drivers in the Product Operating Environment -- 4.5.1 Heat -- 4.5.2 Noise -- 4.5.3 RF Radiation -- 4.5.4 Solar Energy -- 4.5.5 Altitude -- 4.5.6 Temperature -- 4.5.7 Contaminants, and Destructive and Hazardous Substances -- 4.5.8 Lightning -- 4.5.9 Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Contamination -- 4.5.10 Vibration -- 4.5.11 Shock -- 4.6 Interfaces with the Sub-system Environment -- 4.6.1 Physical Interfaces -- 4.6.2 Power Interfaces -- 4.6.3 Data Communication Interfaces -- 4.6.4 Input/Output Interfaces -- 4.6.5 Status/Discrete Data -- 4.7 Obsolescence -- 4.7.1 Introduction -- 4.7.2 The Threat of Obsolescence in the Product Lifecycle -- 4.7.2.1 Requirements Specification -- 4.7.2.2 People -- 4.7.2.3 Regulations -- 4.7.2.4 Design, Development, and Manufacture -- 4.7.2.5 The Supply Chain -- 4.7.3 Managing Obsolescence -- 4.8 Ageing Aircraft -- 4.8.1 Introduction -- 4.8.2 Some Examples -- 4.8.3 Systems Issues -- 4.8.4 Certification Issues -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 5 System Architectures.

5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Definitions -- 5.3 System Architectures -- 5.3.1 Vehicle Systems -- 5.3.2 Avionic Systems -- 5.3.3 Mission Systems -- 5.3.4 Cabin Systems -- 5.3.5 Data Bus -- 5.4 Architecture Modelling and Trade-off -- 5.5 Example of a Developing Architecture -- 5.6 Evolution of Avionics Architectures -- 5.6.1 Distributed Analogue Architecture -- 5.6.2 Distributed Digital Architecture -- 5.6.3 Federated Digital Architecture -- 5.6.4 Integrated Modular Architecture -- 5.7 Example Architectures -- 5.7.1 Example 1: System Architecture -- 5.7.2 Example 2: Flight Control System -- 5.7.3 Example 3: Radar System -- 5.7.4 Example 4: Vehicle Systems Management -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 6 System Integration -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Definitions -- 6.3 Examples of System Integration -- 6.3.1 Integration at the Component Level -- 6.3.2 Integration at the System Level -- 6.3.3 Integration at the Process Level -- 6.3.4 Integration at the Functional Level -- 6.3.5 Integration at the Information Level -- 6.3.6 Integration at the Prime Contractor Level -- 6.3.7 Integration Arising from Emergent Properties -- 6.3.8 Further Examples of Integrated Systems -- 6.3.8.1 The Airframe -- 6.3.8.2 Propulsion -- 6.3.8.3 Air Systems -- 6.4 System Integration Skills -- 6.5 Management of System Integration -- 6.5.1 Major Activities -- 6.5.2 Major Milestones -- 6.5.3 Decomposition and Definition Process -- 6.5.4 Integration and Verification Process -- 6.5.5 Component Engineering -- 6.6 Highly Integrated Systems -- 6.6.1 Integration of Primary Flight Control Systems -- 6.7 Discussion -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 7 Verification of System Requirements -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Gathering Qualification Evidence in the Lifecycle -- 7.3 Test Methods -- 7.3.1 Inspection of Design -- 7.3.2 Calculation -- 7.3.3 Analogy.

7.3.4 Modelling and Simulation -- 7.3.4.1 Modelling Techniques -- 7.3.5 Test Rigs -- 7.3.6 Environmental Testing -- 7.3.7 Integration Test Rigs -- 7.3.8 Aircraft Ground Testing -- 7.3.9 Flight Test -- 7.3.10 Trials -- 7.3.11 Operational Test -- 7.3.12 Demonstrations -- 7.4 An Example Using a Radar System -- 7.5 Summary -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 8 Practical Considerations -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Stakeholders -- 8.2.1 Identification of Stakeholders -- 8.2.2 Classification of Stakeholders -- 8.3 Communications -- 8.3.1 The Nature of Communication -- 8.3.2 Examples of Organisation Communication Media -- 8.3.2.1 Mechanisms for Generating Information -- 8.3.2.2 Unauthorised Access -- 8.3.2.3 Data Storage and Access -- 8.3.2.4 Data Discipline -- 8.3.3 The Cost of Poor Communication -- 8.3.4 A Lesson Learned -- 8.4 Giving and Receiving Criticism -- 8.4.1 The Need for Criticism in the Design Process -- 8.4.2 The Nature of Criticism -- 8.4.3 Behaviours Associated with Criticism -- 8.4.4 Conclusions -- 8.5 Supplier Relationships -- 8.6 Engineering Judgement -- 8.7 Complexity -- 8.8 Emergent Properties -- 8.9 Aircraft Wiring and Connectors -- 8.9.1 Aircraft Wiring -- 8.9.2 Aircraft Breaks -- 8.9.3 Wiring Bundle Definition -- 8.9.4 Wiring Routing -- 8.9.5 Wiring Sizing -- 8.9.6 Aircraft Electrical Signal Types -- 8.9.7 Electrical Segregation -- 8.9.8 The Nature of Aircraft Wiring and Connectors -- 8.9.9 Use of Twisted Pairs and Quads -- 8.10 Bonding and Grounding -- Exercise -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 9 Configuration Control -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Configuration Control Process -- 9.3 A Simple Portrayal of a System -- 9.4 Varying System Configurations -- 9.4.1 System Configuration A -- 9.4.2 System Configuration B -- 9.4.3 System Configuration C -- 9.5 Forwards and Backwards Compatibility.

9.5.1 Forwards Compatibility -- 9.5.2 Backwards Compatibility -- 9.6 Factors Affecting Compatibility -- 9.6.1 Hardware -- 9.6.2 Software -- 9.6.3 Wiring -- 9.7 System Evolution -- 9.8 Configuration Control -- 9.8.1 Airbus A380 Example -- 9.9 Interface Control -- 9.9.1 Interface Control Document -- 9.9.2 Aircraft-level Data Bus Data -- 9.9.3 System Internal Data Bus Data -- 9.9.4 Internal System Input/Output Data -- 9.9.5 Fuel Component Interfaces -- 9.10 Control of Day-to-Day Documents -- Exercise -- Chapter 10 Aircraft System Examples -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Design Considerations -- 10.3 Safety and Economic Considerations -- 10.4 Failure Severity Categorisation -- 10.5 Design Assurance Levels -- 10.6 Redundancy -- 10.6.1 Architecture Options -- 10.6.1.1 Simplex Architecture -- 10.6.1.2 Duplex Architecture -- 10.6.1.3 Dual/Dual Architecture -- 10.6.1.4 Triplex Architecture -- 10.6.1.5 Quadruplex Architecture -- 10.6.2 System Examples -- 10.6.2.1 Major Systems Event -- 10.6.2.2 Flight Critical Event -- 10.7 Integration of Aircraft Systems -- 10.7.1 Engine Control System -- 10.7.2 Flight Control System -- 10.7.3 Attitude Measurement System -- 10.7.4 Air Data System -- 10.7.5 Electrical Power System -- 10.7.6 Hydraulic Power System -- 10.8 Integration of Avionics Systems -- References -- Chapter 11 Integration and Complexity: The Potential Impact on Flight Safety -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Integration -- 11.3 Complexity -- 11.4 Automation -- 11.5 Impact on Flight Safety Discussion -- 11.6 Single-pilot Operations -- 11.7 Postscript: Chaos Discussion -- Exercises -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 12 Key Characteristics of Aircraft Systems -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Aircraft Systems -- 12.3 Avionics Systems -- 12.4 Mission Systems -- 12.5 Sizing and Scoping Systems -- 12.6 Analysis of the Fuel Penalties of Aircraft Systems.

12.6.1 Introduction.

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